Dental Implants Recapture a Beautiful Smile
No matter whether you have missing teeth in the front or back of your mouth – dental implants can provide a full, natural-looking smile. As they come up through the gums, they are not distinguishable from a real tooth. And they function just as well as your own teeth. You can have one or many replacements with implants. Those with no teeth can benefit, as dentures can be secured and movement and instability eliminated. No longer do they need to be removed at night.
An oral surgeon implants the titanium post that the tooth fits over. Dr. Marino fabricates the restorations for permanent placement in your dental arch. You will have a lasting, beautiful smile.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Caring for Your Children
Your children will feel comfortable in Dr. Marino's care as she delivers their treatment with thoughtfulness and compassion. She uses the latest technologies that allow for less time in the dental chair. We teach proper brushing and flossing and the importance of good daily hygiene to keep teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. We enjoy all their visits, starting when they get their first tooth and every year thereafter as they grow and change.
We want all generations of children to have no fear of dental treatment. Our office is a happy place to visit, and children sense that we are here to help them. Our parents have been pleased that we are able to relieve fear in children so they enjoy their visits.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Hygiene Visits Help to Provide Good Health
Even if you are meticulous when brushing and flossing, there are hard-to-clean places that accumulate the build-up of plaque that hardens into tartar. This can only be removed by a dental hygienist. With regular professional cleanings, the possibility of tartar forming below the gumline can be avoided, which is how gum disease and other serious health problems can start. We advise patients to take this recommendation seriously for good health.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Accelerated Orthodontics—Straight Teeth in as Little as 3-6 Months
You no longer need to shy away from having the smile of your dreams. Many adults have wanted to have their smile corrected, but do not want to commit to years of treatment. They would feel awkward with braces on their teeth in their personal and professional lives.
Your dream can come true without a long-term commitment. With Six Month Smiles™ and Powerprox Six Month Braces™, you can change your smile and eliminate gaps, overlapping, and crowding in only six months and sometimes even less! This revolutionary method moves only the teeth that are visible when you smile.
Even more impressive is how discreet they are. The brackets are clear or white and hardly noticeable. The process is fast and uses a low-force method that maintains comfort while you wear them. The short time in treatment means you will have better hygiene for a clean look after they are removed.
Another great benefit is how affordable they are – less expensive than aligners, veneers, or traditional braces. So why wait any longer? Give us a call today to get you started toward the smile you have always wanted!
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Sedation Dentistry Makes Treatment Easy and Comfortable
We understand how apprehensive some patients are about dental work. With sedation dentistry, all treatments become easy. You retain a level of consciousness but no memory of the work being performed.
By simply taking one pill one hour before your appointment, you start to feel relaxed. You gradually reach a deeper level of sedation before any work begins. Your vital signs are monitored throughout treatment. You will be unaware of the dentist's work, but still be able to answer any questions she asks. Within an hour after treatment, you will be back to normal.
Some people fear being "knocked out," as during surgery. Their fear centers on losing 
control of perception. But it is important to know you remain aware of your environment, but not of the procedure being performed. Conscious sedation provides a happy medium of losing your anxiety but not your awareness.
This type of sedation is also a good option for those who are highly resistant to anesthesia. They require an alternative to have their work performed. Also, when patients can't spare the time for multiple visits, sedation dentistry is the option that allows more or even all work to be accomplished in just one visit.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
New Laser Treatment for Gum Disease
We maintain state-of-the-art care and are proud to offer our patients the Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure™. This is a minimally invasive approach for treatment of gum disease. LANAP is the only laser procedure that is certified by the FDA for periodontitis. Lasers have produced remarkable results for vision correction and now are revolutionizing treatment of gum infection.
The laser eliminates the need for incisions and sutures. No scalpels are used in the procedure, so healing time is much faster with little to no pain when compared to traditional surgery. Don't put off having your gums return to a healthy state any longer. We can help you regain good oral health with a treatment that is easy as well as effective.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
Remaking Your Smile
We want you to look good because when you're pleased with your smile, you feel good about yourself. We offer the latest in dental care and cosmetics. Most people don't realize how easy it is to have a new smile, as it is now less time consuming and more affordable than ever before! Let us show you what crowns, bonding, whitening, and veneers can do to give you the smile you have always dreamed of.
Melinda Marino DDS
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego,
CA 92131
(858) 578-0800
MelindaMarinoDDS.com
